‘TNFD should be celebrated but this is only the start’
Sustainable finance industry welcomes recommendations and CDP aligns to framework as companies encouraged to disclose
Analysis (EU)
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Should we be worried about environmental funds?
Clean energy has been painful for investors recently but a strong structural backdrop and cheaper valuations might entice them back
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Companies with higher ESG ratings see stronger investment returns
Kroll study finds globally ‘ESG leaders’ return 12.9% compared with 8.6% returned by laggards
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‘Even three years ago we couldn’t launch it’: Asset managers explain why now for green bond funds
A surge in issuance, ESG regulatory support and hopes for a release in rising interest rates are fostering a good environment for these products
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UK social impact investments climb 19%
Big Society Capital finds market grew to £9.4bn last year
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Almost every Stoxx 600 company negatively contributes to the SDGs
impak Analytics finds in addition just 89 are positively contributing
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Crowdfunding climate litigation ‘a real watch item for investors’
Expect to also see a move to more targeted biodiversity litigation
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Investors lack urgency in pursuing a just transition
Only 42% of investors are familiar with the concept, according to Fidelity
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Green Dream with Aegon’s Beacham: Pushing for diversity from the grassroots to the top
Aegon’s Miranda Beacham discusses diversity engagement and linking ESG to remuneration
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Schroders calls for adaptation in apparel companies
Extreme flooding and heatwaves pose material risks for brands, retailers and investors
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Chris Skidmore: We need to depoliticise net zero
Former minister joins the podcast to discuss last week’s offshore wind auction, investment opportunities and hopes for the Autumn Statement
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Global investors to increase allocations to impact strategies
Listed equity is the most popular route, a Vontobel survey finds